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Intouch Week Of April 24, 2023, New York Medical College

InTouch

• Leonard Newman, M.D. ’70 and Michael Gewitz, M.D., Honored for Decades of Service to NYMC
• SHSP Announces Reorganization and New Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
• D.P.T. Class of 2025 Honored at White Coat Ceremony, Prepares for Clinical Education
• Sari Koppel, SLP Class of 2023, Combines the Art and Science of Voice
• OISS Oversees Immigration Compliance for International Students and Scholars

Becoming Good: Muslims Pursuing Moral Personhood In A Rural French Town, Clayton S. Van Woerkom

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis examines how members of a Muslim community (made up of migrants and their descendants from various parts of North Africa, West Africa, Turkey, and elsewhere) in a small town in France seek to become moral persons through Islam. I argue that this quest for moral recognition is informed simultaneously by Islamic and French Republican values, which my French Muslim interlocutors usually conceive of as being consistent with one another. I contrast this analysis with other scholarly approaches to Islam in France that have generally explored the way non-Muslims perceive Islam to be at odds with Frenchness, how Muslims …

Healing Practices And Ritual Feasts Among The Nabateans: A Study Of Absorbed Residues From Ceramics On The Ad-Deir Plateau, Jake Hubbert

Theses and Dissertations

Eastern Cistern B on the Ad-Deir Plateau is unusual in its breadth and variety of ceramic vessels represented by thousands of sherds. These sherds raised significant questions about the purpose and use of the vessels that they originally came from. This thesis argues that the ceramic vessels that were deposited in Eastern Cistern B represent the deposited remains of an ancient Nabataean ritual feast. Furthermore, this thesis also helps to answer the questions surrounding what the ceramic containers once held and their relationship to that ritual meal. This thesis identified residues absorbed within the ceramic fragments through the use of …

Soft Robot Configuration Estimation: Towards Load-Agnostic Soft-Bodied Proprioception, Christian Peter Sorensen

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of the work described in this thesis is the development of a configuration estimation scheme for quasi soft-bodied robots, with the end goal being accurate soft-robot proprioception to enable robotic manipulation of unknown external loads. The first chapter introduces the problem and state-of-the-art modeling methods. The second chapter presents work we did building on previous research on a novel sensing scheme for soft-bodied robotic configuration estimation. The third chapter discusses the development of a geometric shape-sensing model based on overlapping tendon-length measurements. This model is geometrically exact for a body composed of two constant curvature segments in bending. …

Introducing Stochastic Time Delays In Gradient Optimization As A Method For Complex Loss Surface Navigation In High-Dimensional Settings, Eric Benson Manner

Theses and Dissertations

Time delays are an inherent part of real-world systems. Besides the apparent slowing of the system, these time delays often cause destabilization in otherwise stable systems, and perhaps even more unexpectedly, can stabilize an unstable system. Here, we propose the Stochastic Time-Delayed Adaptation as a method for improving optimization on certain high-dimensional surfaces, which simply wraps a known optimizer --such as the Adam optimizer-- and is able to add a variety of time-delays. We begin by exploring time delays on certain gradient-based optimization methods and their affect on the optimizer's convergence properties. These optimizers include the standard gradient descent method …

University Philharmonic Orchestra & University Band

Bailey School of Music Concert Programs

Nancy Conley, conductor

Brandon Meeks, conductor

Comparing Levels Of Situational Empathy Based On Medium Of Exposure To Covid-19 Mortality Information And Proximity To Others, Beth Durkin

Honors Projects

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people expressed a lax attitude to the policies put in place to keep the public safe despite the high risk of infection and its devastating effects on health across the United States. It is possible that this response may be partially due to a “numbness to numbers,” a phenomenon that describes diminished empathy for a large group of people experiencing a negative event (eg. COVID-19). The present study explored the relationship between levels of situational empathy and the medium of exposure to COVID-19 mortality information (eg. personal story or fact sheet) in an …

Archives Magazine, 2023, Sabrina Betterly, Madison Blickley, Christopher Cunneen, Jessie Walker, Abigail Miller, Sarah Mengel, Juliana Vanvalin

Kutztown University Archives

No abstract provided.

Ketamine Therapy Goes Mainstream: How Clinics Are Meeting The Growing Demand, Jack Buckanavage, Randall W. Lee

URGENT Matters

No abstract provided.

Alexander S. Glover, Et. Al. V. Georgia Mining Ventures, Llc, Et. Al., Order On Motion To Withdraw Admissions, Kelly L. Ellerbe

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

Alexander S. Glover, Et. Al. V. Georgia Mining Ventures, Llc, Et. Al., Order On Motion To Withdraw Admissions, Kelly Lee Ellerbe

Superior Court of Fulton County: Metro Atlanta Business Case Division Opinions

No abstract provided.

Hawks' Herald -- Apr. 24, 2023, Roger Williams University

Hawk's Herald

No abstract provided.

Mothers’ Use Of Internal State Words With Toddlers With And Without Hearing Loss During Natural Play, Sarah D. Screnock

Honors Capstones

This study examined differences between mothers’ use of internal state words with toddlers with hearing loss and toddlers without hearing loss. Mothers’ speech to toddlers without hearing loss and mothers of toddlers with hearing loss while engaging in natural play was transcribed and analyzed using Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT) software. Twelve toddlers with hearing loss were age matched with 12 toddlers without hearing loss and were also language matched with twelve additional toddlers without hearing loss to create three participant groups- hearing loss, age matched, and MLU matched controls. Mothers’ internal state words were identified and categorized by …

Teachers' Perceptions Of An Inclusive Stem High School, Carlon Scholz

Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership Dissertations

This qualitative case study focused on teachers’ perceptions of a Title I suburban inclusive STEM high school (ISHS) in southeastern United States. The purpose of this study was to gain an understanding of the barriers, challenges, and successes teachers encounter in an ISHS. The theoretical framework that informed this study draws on ten critical components of inclusive STEM high schools across three dimensions: design, implementation, and outcomes (Peters-Burton et al., 2014). Interviews, observations, a focus group, and reflection logs were utilized to understand the participants’ experiences at the ISHS. From the data collected, several themes emerged such as the barriers …

Steve Inskeep Will Serve As Umn Morris Commencement Speaker, Communications And Marketing

Campus News Archive

No abstract provided.

Poverty Simulation Opens High-Impact, Interprofessional Training To All Students, Matt Windsor

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Unh Faculty Senate Motion # Xxvii-M9 Constitutional Amendment Recognizing The Forthcoming Formation Of The College Of Professional Studies, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Motions

No abstract provided.

April 24 Roundtable Update, Jeffrey M. Wice

Elections, Census & Redistricting Updates

No abstract provided.

Fsec Meeting Minutes April 24, 2023, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Executive Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.

Ultrafast Dynamics Of Photosynthetic Light Harvesting: Strategies For Acclimation Across Organisms, Olivia C. Fiebig, Dvir Harris, Dihao Wang, Madeline P. Hoffmann, Gabriela S. Schlau-Cohen

Chemistry: Faculty Publications

Photosynthetic light harvesting exhibits near-unity quantum efficiency. The high efficiency is achieved through a series of energy and charge transfer steps within a network of pigment-containing proteins. Remarkably, high efficiency is conserved across many organisms despite differences in the protein structures and organization that allow each organism to respond to its own biological niche and the stressors within. In this review, we highlight recent progress toward understanding how organisms maintain optimal light-harvesting ability by acclimating to their environment. First, we review the building blocks of photosynthetic light harvesting, energy transfer, and time-resolved spectroscopic techniques. Then, we explore how three classes …

Redesign A Pet Bottle: Creating Possibilities For Future Recycling, Shen Liu

Theses

As a case study, I evaluated the difficulties faced by millennials in recycling PET bottles and their potential expectations for recycling systems. My design includes a visually appealing, compressible PET bottle with a delicate appearance. It helps consumers save four-fifths of their storage space during recycling. That means consumers can easily carry it around until they are ready to recycle. This change is more likely to improve the storage efficiency of bottles and the possibility of bottle recycling. In addition, designing a brand is an important step in building customer trust in sustainable design, helping to connect consumers with their …

Co-Teaching In The Ela Classroom: Content Teacher And Ell Specialist, Sayra Crary

Dissertations, Theses, and Projects

As EL learners enter middle school, often language and literacy scores tend to stagnate. This research will delve into the opportunity to have two highly trained teachers within the classroom co-teaching English language arts with a focus on language development and compare that to the experience of students leaving the classroom each day for their pull- out EL instruction. Oftentimes teachers are placed into or have the best of intentions to start co-teaching, but one professional often ends up appearing to be the aide, or assistant. True co-teaching requires a relationship in which both members feel comfortable and confident in …

Evidence Of Continuing Downward Trends In American Kestrel Populations And Recommendations For Research Into Causal Factors, David M. Bird, John A. Smallwood

Department of Biology Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

We analyzed long-term datasets from nest box programs, Breeding Bird Surveys run by the US Geological Survey, Christmas Bird Counts run by the National Audubon Society, and counts from two key fall migration watch sites, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and Cape May Hawkwatch. We found that populations of American Kestrels (Falco sparverius) in North America are generally still declining, albeit with some caveats. Some populations are actually increasing, while others are remaining stable. Overall, the magnitude of annual change appears to be decreasing slightly during recent years. To understand potential causes of the decline, we recommend the following courses of action …

Gardner-Webb College Of Education Offers One-Stop Registration Event At Charlotte Campus, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

The Gardner-Webb College of Education is hosting a One-Stop Registration event for its online elementary education and birth-kindergarten program. On Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m. to noon at the GWU Charlotte Campus, 8030 Arrowridge Blvd., candidates will be able to apply free and receive financial aid information to start in the 2023 Fall Semester.

The Bear Essentials, April 24 2023 Edition, Dmacc Student Life

The Bear Essentials

Bear Essentials is an online newsletter published by the Student Activities Council of Des Moines Area Community College. The newsletter was established in early 2020 when DMACC closed its facilities due to the coronavirus pandemic. The newsletter covers topics such as upcoming virtual activities and events, college resources, and community service opportunities. When asked about the origins of the newsletter, Student Activities Advisor Erin Smith said, "We wanted students to know they were not alone, the entire DMACC Community was coming together to help support one another in any way possible."

A Unified Two Independent Stress Variable Approach To Moisture-Change-Induced Unsaturated Soil Volume Change, Sandra Houston, Xiong Zhang

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

In 1968, Matyas and Radhakrishna introduced the concept of the state surface, demonstrating that unsaturated soil volume change is dependent on two independent stress state variables, net total stress and suction. For decades the basic theory of unsaturated soils has been known, and a holistic view of the elastoplastic response of unsaturated soils, based on a modified state surface approach (MSSA), makes it clear that a method accounting for independent roles of net total stress and suction is required to quantify volume change of unsaturated soils. Still, reliance on pre-unsaturated-soil-mechanics-era methods persists, particularly within the geotechnical practice community. Unsaturated soil …

Calibration Of Bbm Parameters Using The Modified State Surface Approach, Xiong Zhang, Beshoy Riad, Eduardo E. Alonso

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The Barcelona Basic Model (BBM) developed by Alonso et al. [1] is the first and the mostwidely used elasto-plastic model for unsaturated soils. The BBM successfully explained many key features of unsaturated soils and received extensive acceptance. However, there is lack of a well-establishedmethod for selecting parameter values for the BBM from laboratory tests, although a variety of methods have been recently developed for calibrating model parameters for the BBM. Concerns still exist on the correctness and robustness of such parameter value selection procedures. The above statements were evidenced by a recent benchmark exercise on selection of parameter values for …

Transannular Functionalization Of Multiple C(Sp3)-H Bonds Of Tropane Via An Alkene-Bridged Palladium(I) Dimer, Ellen Y. Aguilera, En Chih Liu, Scott M. Thullen, Melanie S. Sanford

Chemistry Faculty Research & Creative Works

This Communication describes the Pd-catalyzed C(sp³)-H functionalization of a tropane derivative to generate products with functionalization at two (β/γ) or three (β/γ/β) different sites on the alicyclic amine core. These reactions proceed via an initial dehydrogenation to generate an alkene product that can react further to form a Pd(I) alkene-bridged dimer. Functionalization of this dimer affords β/γ/β-functionalized allylic arylation and allylic acetoxylation products.

Major League Baseball’S Antitrust Exemption, Bailey Perkins

The Agora

Major League Baseball has been exempt from federal antitrust regulation for just over a century. Recent attention has been given to the exemption as the MLB is the only sports organization exempt. The recent focus has raised the question of what a change in the MLB’s ability to have monopolistic practices would mean for American baseball.

The Doctrine Of Double Effect, Tanya Solis

The Agora

The Doctrine of Double Effect (DDE) is a natural law principle attributed to Thomas Aquinas that is supposed to offer insight on whether an act is morally permissible or not. It also seeks to make a moral distinction between intending harm and merely foreseeing harm. In this paper, I argue that we should reject DDE because it does not allow a person to intend harm even in situations where it seems to be morally justifiable. It also fails at making a distinction between intending harm and merely foreseeing harm. Because of this, the conditions of DDE seem to be implausible.